Melmetal Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Melmetal in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Melmetal
Melmetal is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.375 DPS.
Melmetal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Melmetal is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Dragon-type moves as Melmetal resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Melmetal is Mega Blaziken (37.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (36.833 DPS), and Primal Groudon (35.100 DPS).
Catching Melmetal: After defeating Melmetal, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2020 and 2108 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2514-2622 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Melmetal from raids will have exactly 2108 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Melmetal?
The best counter for Melmetal is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 37.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (36.833 DPS) and Primal Groudon (35.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Melmetal?
Melmetal can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Melmetal weak to?
Melmetal is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Melmetal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Melmetal's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Melmetal from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Melmetal from raids will have 2108 CP at level 20, or 2622 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2020. If you see 2108 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Melmetal worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Melmetal is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Melmetal?
For the best moveset for Melmetal itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Melmetal stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Melmetal without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Melmetal can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (34.333 DPS) and Reshiram (30.214 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Melmetal in raids?
Weather boost information for Melmetal is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.